Customized Programs Questionnaire

Please note that The Education Abroad Network employs the use of the ‘Standards of Good Practice for Short-Term Education Abroad Programs’ in the development and execution of short-term programs. As such, please take time to thoughtfully respond to the questions below.

Custom Program Questionnaire

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General Program Details

Name of Person Completing this Form

Preferred Email

U.S. Institution

Program Title

Course Title and Course Code at U.S. Institution

Credit Hours Offered at U.S. Institution

Proposed Host Country

Note: It is not possible for TEAN to arrange travel to countries for which a State Department travel warning exists.

Proposed Start Date of Program

Proposed End Date of Program

Preferred / target cost of program as billed by TEAN per student

Not including airfare and home university expenses.

Why have you selected this location for this particular course?

Do you have a suggested itinerary for the program?

Yes

No

Please upload the itinerary.

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Has this program been approved by your host university/college?

Yes

No

If no, when do you anticipate approval?

Is this course stand-alone or embedded in a course taught on-campus?

Is this a one-time program or do you anticipate it being offered annually?

Is this a new program or a repeat program?

New Program

Repeat

If a repeat program, please provide details on the previous program including year, number of participants, cost, anticipated changes, and a sample itinerary.

Academic Framework

Please list the learning outcome objectives for this program (we will also use these objectives when approaching partners in the program location. Example: Students will explain how Thailand’s political system, Buddhist religion, and geographic location have influenced its economic performance).

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Please attach the course syllabus

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How will these program objectives be assessed?

Please list non-academic program objectives. For example: At the conclusion of the program, students will develop self-awareness; adapt to cross-cultural situations; consider future international study abroad and/or travel opportunities; etc.

What is the target student’s academic background and how will they benefit academically from completing the program abroad?

Total number of faculty or staff on program.

Has the faculty member(s) led programs abroad before?

Has the faculty member who will be running the program spent time to in the proposed host country previously? Please provide details.

What qualifications does the faculty member have to lead such a program and the specific course being taught?

Do you require any training for faculty leaders?

Please list any known field trips, industry visits, cultural activities, etc. that you want incorporated in the program. Please detail any local connections that you may already have.

Who will be providing the academic content of the course?

Program Leader Only

Guest Lecturers/Industry Specialists Only

Combination of Program Leader and Guest Speakers

Please indicate what type of transportation is preferred for your program:

Private Coaches Only

Public Transport Only (besides airport arrival/departure transfers)

Combination of Private Coaches/Public Transport

OtherOther

Where do you anticipate academic content delivery to occur?

Classroom setting in university campus

Conference room setting

On-Site (Field Trips, Industry Visits, etc.)

Home University Instruction (Pre- or Post- program)

Mark all that apply

Number of days requiring lecture/classroom space

Hours per day requiring lecture/classroom space

A/V setup required? If yes, please list requirements

How do you envision out-of-classroom activities to be integrated with in-class work?

What feedback will students receive throughout the program regarding their class work and exams?

Program Recruitment

Estimated number of participants for this program from your university/college

Do you have university-mandated minimum/maximum numbers for the program?

Will a formal contract be required to finalize the program arrangements?

For most proposals, TEAN will quote the final price in local currency (i.e. Australian dollars, Chinese Renminbi). How will the U.S. institution quote the cost to students and account for potential price increases?

Post-Program Evaluations

TEAN will provide a final evaluation of the program for faculty members (unless administered by the home university). TEAN can similarly administer student surveys, as required. Does your institution have procedures in place for post-program evaluations?

Faculty

Students

Contact Details

Please indicate all individuals that should be copied in on correspondence regarding the program, which may include faculty members, department heads, study abroad office personnel, etc.